Current Students

New Student Registration - When to Register

Fall 2024
Weekday classes begin Mon, August 26.
Sat-only & Fri-Sat classes begin August 24.
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When to Register
Visit the Registration Calendar for upcoming semesters.
Registration-by-Appointment
From your enrollment appointment through July 2, 2024
You may begin enrolling in classes online at your assigned time (located in your CSUN Portal Checklist) and adjust your schedule thereafter.
Nonrestrictive Registration
(no appointment needed)
July 3 through Aug. 25, 2024
  • Maximum academic load: 18 enrolled units.
  • Wait listing continues (maximum of 13 units).
  • Repeating a course previously taken at CSUN is permitted beginning July 3. Consult with your academic advisor before repeating.
Late Registration & Schedule Adjustment
Aug. 26 through Sept. 22, 2024
Continue to add classes, swap, drop, and change the basis of grading online. Review the Credit/No Credit grading policy.

Week 1: No permission is required to add classes unless they are restricted. The last day to wait list for closed classes is Monday, Sept. 2.

Weeks 2 through 4:

  • Add classes online in self-service with a permission number from the instructor (or the department offering the course) starting Sept. 3.
  • Please finalize your schedule by Sept. 22, the weekend following the fourth week of classes, when recorded enrollments are considered official.
  • After Sept. 22, formal approval is required to make most schedule changes.
Helpful: Late Schedule Changes
Related Topics: How To Register  |  Fee Payment Requirements and Options (PDF) - Fall 2024 flyer coming soon!